I have been playing video games a long time. I don't see how this is even a discussion. PS4 has the better hardware and its $100 cheaper.

12:17 am August 22, 2013

Steve wrote:

Wait. Wasn't PS3 suppose to be MUCH better than the 360? How did that turn out? MS hasn't even confirmed all the specs yet. You wont even notice the difference.

12:18 am August 22, 2013

Nick B wrote:

"PS4 wins with a 4 sec knockout" should be title.

12:20 am August 22, 2013

Kevin Pevehouse wrote:

I will be disappointed I spent 2k for a gaming rig and PS4 has better graphics with 60fps+

Actually I will hiire jewish catholic lawyers and sue.

12:21 am August 22, 2013

Marcus wrote:

PS4 for me

12:22 am August 22, 2013

mike wrote:

I preordered my PS4 at wal-mart today. Can't wait!!!!

12:22 am August 22, 2013

tony0781 wrote:

I can't wait for Xbox One !

12:23 am August 22, 2013

Mike S wrote:

I'm amazed that they will have 33 titles out by years end for a console 10 generations down the line from the one they are launching in November.

12:23 am August 22, 2013

Kay wrote:

The person who wrote this is a Joke, and not in no way a gamer. Sony announced it launch date and that it'll be releasing INDIE games. If you're going to spend 400$ to a system to play indie games, than i recommend the Ouya

12:24 am August 22, 2013

Odie wrote:

PS3 > PS4 + XBox One

12:25 am August 22, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

My PC is better than both thank god.

12:25 am August 22, 2013

Killer Moth wrote:

Sony would really have to mess things up to win this race. Lower price, better specs, and with the way Microsoft had been landing into one debacle after the next early on, you'd think that there would be some residual credibility damage.

That said, I'll stick with PC gaming for this and future generations, thanks.

12:26 am August 22, 2013

Skyliner wrote:

My PC is better than both.

12:26 am August 22, 2013

Veronica wrote:

I've been trying to pre-order the Xbox One for a long while now, but its all sold out!!! That sounds like good news to me!!! Besides, I'm a loyal customer. Xbox 360 was and still is WAYYYYY better than the PS3.

12:27 am August 22, 2013

Kay wrote:

so..let me get this straight, sony announced it release date. Honestly that's great info...but the launch title that's was announce was all indie games. I don't see how Sony has taking the lead on this. If indie games are what you are looking for in a system, save yourself 200$ and go buy a Ouya.

12:28 am August 22, 2013

Killer Moth wrote:

I meant to say that Sony would have to mess up for MICROSOFT to win this race in my earlier post. Oops.

12:28 am August 22, 2013

bob wrote:

PC > ps3 + xboxone

12:28 am August 22, 2013

Kennedy wrote:

Microsoft has started to drink its own Kool Aid. Arrogance in Redmond is starting to show, loose the attitude, stop ignoring the independent games movement and start listening to your customers.

Xbox is a wayward ship with zero leadership and a fat and lazy attitude.

12:32 am August 22, 2013

steve wrote:

you pc guys are a joke. take your few moments in the spotlight and go back to your irrelevancy, please and thank you.

12:34 am August 22, 2013

Helpful one wrote:

Mike let me tell you a little trick, next time you're getting a console, go get the price of the system in store gift card or store credit at gamestop, then buy it, won't charge you tax if paid in store credit, my ps4 cost. 399. paid off.

12:36 am August 22, 2013

Kevin wrote:

Both systems come out in November so launch date doesn't matter too much. PS4 will be sold out and Xbox One will not be sold out. Which is good for the Parents out there who don't care about video games and will pick "one" up for their kids. Microsoft has Halo 5 coming out next year plus in general have much better first party games than playstation. I give props to PS4 for not messing it up this time and in general I don't care because I'll own both.

12:37 am August 22, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

dasg

12:38 am August 22, 2013

Santo wrote:

Even if you're securely in Microsoft's camp, there's no denying that they've dropped the ball with the XBone unveil. First they unveiled the thing as an "all-in-one" media device that can interface with your DVR... oh and it plays games, too. Then they rolled-out a mess of unpopular restrictions on games that gamers universally despised, and then they priced the thing $100 more than the PS4 but argued that the price is necessary for the Kinect peripheral that few gamers actually want.

I'm happy that they've backtracked on their more controversial decisions (DRM, Kinect-requirements, self-publishing for Indie studios, etc), but that backtracking makes Microsoft look like they have little confidence in their product. Sony's message has been very clear and consistent, where Microsoft's has been "What are we changing this week?" I'm just not willing to fork over $500 to Microsoft until it becomes apparent that they have a plan.

12:41 am August 22, 2013

Igor wrote:

We pay for a new system with better everything and we want indie titles? I'm thinking that the indie folks should aim for the ps3 and 360 since not too many others will. Seems like the perfect avenue for the smaller, strictly digital delivery method. I sure don't want to shell out extra bucks for a higher tier and nothing else.

12:41 am August 22, 2013

Kevin wrote:

Hey Microsoft. How about throwing in a game for your American buyers. Ya know, we live in the America where you operate. Maybe throw in Madden 25 since we play real football. Thanks. Look forward to your announcement that you are real soon.

12:43 am August 22, 2013

drboom wrote:

33 PS14 games? Man they are planning ahead!

12:44 am August 22, 2013

Igor wrote:

Someone just took a dig at the world's most popular sport...

12:45 am August 22, 2013

Bud wrote:

Delayed in Europe due to problems with language support? Was Microsoft somehow unaware that there is more than one language in Europe?

12:49 am August 22, 2013

Zeroed Out wrote:

@Helpful one, Where the heck do you live that allows you to do that? Where I live, it wouldn't matter if you have store credit or a gift card ... I've bought many things in my lifetime both ways ... and tax is always calculated first, and then the amount you have in credit or a gift card is subtracted from that. Or is this something that only Gamestop does? Sounds very odd, because that means they're losing money because they still have to pay the tax on it and they're under no legal obligation to do that, unless where you live has some really unusual tax laws.

1:05 am August 22, 2013

CommonSense wrote:

Seems like lately all the Indie hate has been from Xbox fans. I personally don't get it, there an abundant amount of great Indies and with the new tech, there will be many more that are great. Besides X1 is trying to go big with the Indies too, but instead of showing them off, they showed like 2 or 3 new games and showed the rest old ones. Whether you like them or not, the Indie market is here to stay. I love the fact other than supporting these big ass greedy companies with their repeated re-hashed games, we can support some smaller development teams who design some of the most unique games around. And who knows, they may make it AAA big one day. These systems are going to be so close, wish people would quit bashing each of them. You may as well bash both if you're going to bash one. Stick to what you want and make the decision on your own with your own research. I am going PS4, after an amazing time on the PS1 (before there was a MS console), PS2 and PS3, I have no reason to believe PS4 will bad or anything. Same goes for Xbox fans...you're going to love X1 too I am sure. Just for the sake of it, couldn't stand Kinect or PS Move, even Wii. Glad I have the choice to buy the system without the camera. There is no games I can see myself getting into on either, except for Playroom on PS4 which comes out at launch pre-installed and eventually Illumiroom in a few years MS has been working on. If Illumiroom came out with X1 Launch, I would be jealous as it looks pretty cool. Going to pick up a PS Eye this time around even though I know I wont use it much just for the sake of trying to figure out why I see some love to the Eye and Kinect while I don't care for it. Even though I never used them much. Also not a big deal to a lot of people, but it's nice PS+ is only putting the online portion behind a paywall. While X1 put's everything behind a paywall including most of the apps, which already have a subscription price too. That plays a factor to some. And finally is the exclusives. All opinion of course but I have PS1, PS2 and PS3 IP's I can always wish for new games to come to. For example a new Twisted Metal, Mlb the Show, Ni No Kuni, Tales of...Games, Wild Arms, Suikoden, Mag, Resistance, Syphon Filter, The Last of Us, Heavy Rain, Killzone, InFamous, Demon's Souls, Gran Turismo, God of War, Little Big Planet, Uncharted, Ratchet and Clank, Getaway, Parappa the Rapper, Shadow Hearts, Socom who knows maybe a new Xenosaga game. Plus who knows how many more I could wish for. Compared to Gears of War, Halo, Forza, Crackdown, Fable, PGR, Alan Wake and suppose I will add Left 4 Dead. Other than that? I like X1 has been pushing their new exclusive IP's, but will it be enough to overtake the plethora of PS exclusives, not even including all the PS exclusive Indies. Oh yea forgot, great Indies are Dust : An Elysian Tale, Braid, Journey, Shadow Complex, Minecraft, Pid, Spelunky, FTL, Mark of the Ninja. Sound Shapes, Fez or Hotline Miami to name some. No way a mobile tablet or phone can come close to that in my opinion. Good day all, enjoy your future systems.

1:39 am August 22, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

I was never all that excite about new video game console. I just think their are a waste of time and money. I play game but not that focus on having that next gaming technologies.

1:52 am August 22, 2013

Super Gamer wrote:

Microsoft made a big mistake this time by dictating almost everything that the gamer will do, rather what the gamer can and wants to do. Sony had a more friendly approach. The lower price and region free game, and possibly DVD/Blu-Ray play, is also a huge plus to me. PS4 is my choice.

2:01 am August 22, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

the xbox one will now play blu-ray super gamer. Also you can use your cable through the xbox one. Microsoft is going after a much bigger audience than just gamers. as well you are getting the kinect for 100 dollars more instead of having to go out and pay 150 for it separately like you did on the 360. I'd say you're getting more bang for your buck.

2:04 am August 22, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

anybody that wants a game with their console can order from walmart. they have the xbox one with two controllers and cod ghost for 617. wish i had the money

2:28 am August 22, 2013

jorgenbabe wrote:

PS14 wow!!!!!!!!! i cant believe they already have made the PS14. i hope i have the chance to play PS 4-13 before PS14 comes out.

2:34 am August 22, 2013

360 User Leaning PS4 wrote:

I owned a PS2 but switched over to the 360 instead of the PS3 primarily because I thought the original XB had a better lineup than the PS2. 360 had Halo and Mass Effect going for it... but as the lifespan of the two consoles went on, PS3 seemed to have the better exclusives (e.g. Mass Effect 2 and 3 went multi-platform, PS3 got titles like Heavy Rain, Uncharted, The Last of Us, Metal Gear Solid 4, etc.). I'm leaning towards PS4 over XB1 now... I also don't like that I have to tie my MS account to everything - gamer profile, Windows 8, Skype, etc. It's caused me so many issues... The only thing that's going to be difficult to part with is the XB 360 controller. The PS2 and 3 had such a flimsy, weak controller... IMHO, the 360 controller is the best device of its kind ever invented. No exaggeration.

2:55 am August 22, 2013

skooma junkie wrote:

Ive been a staunch Xbox fan this past generation,but ive gotta say,the xbox one looked like crap when they first announced it..granted,they've done a "one eighty" with the xbox one,but at this point,i think the xbox one looks pretty good..but i dont trust Microsoft anymore,period.im buying a ps4,and the only reason anyone would choose otherwise is for halo or titanfall..oh and Killer Instinct.

3:30 am August 22, 2013

Bombastic wrote:

Let them attack each other like dumb coyotes. I'll be watching from the sidelines, laughing.

3:40 am August 22, 2013

mc wrote:

What a stupid article. The whole time talking about how Sony killed em by announcing a launch date and then stating that Xbox will launch the same month and that it doesn't really matter because its all about content! What? You need to find a new career because you can't write buddy. I can't believe I read that nonsense.

4:17 am August 22, 2013

Scrappy wrote:

PS14 hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5:26 am August 22, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

don't buy either thisn crap of online constantly an there outrages prices is Bs

5:38 am August 22, 2013

max wrote:

M$ has lost its way with everything lately! Going with PS$!

6:34 am August 22, 2013

Tee wrote:

I was too anxious to buy PS3 when it first came out. This time I'll let it drop a few hundred b4 considering purchase.

6:38 am August 22, 2013

Non wrote:

The problem is that with all the marketing hype and lead time on the latest game generation, early missteps are poised to deal the most damage to the brand and the company, and Microsoft hurt itself quite a bit in the past year or so by bringing in features that were not asked for with restrictions that were widely despised. Sony has simply been content to walk around Microsoft and let them flail blindly at themselves. As for Nintendo, their WiiU is an innovation looking for a market, which, unlike the Wii, hasn't given customers an answer to the age old question of "What can you do that the other ones couldn't?"

6:51 am August 22, 2013

Please wrote:

This is yet another pro-Sony article. Sad.

8:19 am August 22, 2013

Bored wrote:

Wake me when someone makes a fresh, new style of game. I've had enough of sequels, sports game number whatever and FPS.

11:08 am August 22, 2013

Derkee wrote:

How about neither.... Both consoles are crap... Grow a pair and build a PC... Heck, my video card costs more than a console, and I have 3 of them....

12:36 pm August 22, 2013

Brandon wrote:

@Derkee your not very wise, do you know why everyone buys consoles? Because they are under 500 bucks and don't cost nearly as much as a 2000 dollar gaming PC. While I do know how to build my own PC bragging about having 1000+ dollars in Video Cards is the exact reason people get consoles, and you say they are crap? Grow up man PC's aren't everything, Skyrim looked amazing on my 360 and can't wait to see what the next-gen consoles bring to the table as they are running PC architecture...

12:26 am August 23, 2013

Shakham wrote:

@Derkee: I agree with Brandon. PCs you spend as much time setting up a game as playing it. You need to make sure your HW is constantly optimized. Your drivers need to be constantly updated. Your settings need to be tweaked. Your keyboard needs to be remapped. Your mouse sensitivity adjusted. Your game needs to be installed....and other similar annoyances. Oh..and don't forget this happens for just about every game you play.

Not to mention trying to play something multiplayer on a PC....ugh.

Consoles are quick, easy to use, and get things up and running in no time. You can easily move it around the house onto different TVs monitors, and locations. You can have a party and have new people jump in and play.

Also since it's uniform hardware, game developers can optimize the crap out of the game.

4:18 am August 23, 2013

Ghosh wrote:

@Derkee: I agree with Brandon and Shakham.

I was originally a PC gamer, until I played Gears 1 on the PC.
Now, tell me, what was I to do to complete my Gears Experience, stick around waiting and hoping for EPIC to come and say they've gone all saintly and are porting Gears 2 and 3 to the PC ? Or get myself a 360 ?

I gave my brother a PSP for his birthday. I played GOW : Chains of Olympus on it ? Ever played any God of War game on someone's playstation ? Try it out sometime.

Which is why i brought both consoles, and I hardly ever use my PC for gaming now (except for Counter Strike).

Ultimately, it's not about the graphics or system why one buys games. I personally buy them for the storyline, the gameplay and the experience. Graphics can be not upto the mark, and even then a game can be exceptionally good (read Dark Souls). Ever heard of a game that went blockbuster solely because of graphics, and no other component involved( gameplay, story etc) ? I haven't...

So, it all buys down to what you want as a gamer, and whether your choice of device can do that for you...

8:07 am August 23, 2013

lmao wrote:

This article got linked on WSJ.

You can tell who the games are - bickering about a $100 price difference. Most readers of the WSJ earn that in bathroom breaks per day.

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